
CANDICE LEFFINGWELL, DR
Licensed Professional Counselor Intern
San Diego, CA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am an experienced Marriage and Family Therapist, who is dedicated in helping couples work through communication issues and everyday stressful situations that arise throughout the stages of being a couple.
Greetings, my name is Dr. Candice Star Leffingwell, I am a 20-year military veteran who has lived and worked all around the world. I earned my BA in Psychology at Columbia University and then went on to earn my MA in Marriage and Family Therapy and my EdD in Traumatology. I am Level II Gottman Method trained. I also hold certifications in MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator), Art for Healing, Suicide Prevention Training, PAIRS Level II (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills), Everything DiSC, and 4 Lenses.
I have worked with individuals and couples all around the world and strive to provide an environment where every individual feels loved, valued, and safe to share anything that is on their heart or mind that is holding them back from being their optimal self. My partner and I started our own company at Resilient Minds Counseling (RMC), Inc and we offer group and individual therapy sessions and workshops for a variety of issues and needs. I specialize in marriage counseling, family therapy, sex therapy, mental health services, and life coaching.
At RMC, Inc we believe that every client deserves the right for respect and autonomy. We believe that every person has a unique experience and belief system, and that it is important to provide a nonjudgemental space to be able to share without fear or judgment what you are dealing with or going through. Empathy and compassion are also very important to us, every individual should feel like they matter and are respected.
We offer free consultation to see if we would be a good fit for you, your family, or significant other. We can also offer discounts and specialized treatment depending on your situation or socioeconomic status.
License
License(s)
Education
Webster University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$75 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissism
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Military Families
- 12-Step Programs
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Groups
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media